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Hilda

Sydney, Australia
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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Historic shipwreck offering impressive structure and dense marine life.

Boat Access
27m Avg Depth
30m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is the wreck of the SS Hilda, a steam collier that sank in 1893 after striking a reef. The wreck lies mostly upside down but its prominent boilers, propeller, and large hull sections create a spectacular artificial reef. It is a classic Sydney boat dive renowned for its impressive structure and congregation of fish life.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Plan Your Visit

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Marine Life

Wobbegong sharkEastern Blue GroperPort Jackson sharkYellowtail ScadSea PikeNudibranchsRed MorwongGiant Cuttlefishascidianssponges

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Advanced

Depth (over 25m) and potential for moderate to strong currents.

Hazards:
currentdepthboat traffic
Current Strength:

Variable

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